
The boundaries of the project (what is and what is not included).
That the project can be completed within the allotted budget. Each step of the project can be completed on time, and. It includes only the work (scope) required. The project manager, working together with the team leaders and stakeholders, should develop the scope statement, ensuring the following: The scope statement should include a list of everything needed to create the framework for the project including: project goals, deliverables, features, functions, tasks, deadlines, and costs. Having a clear scope statement will ensure that everyone knows what to expect, that each required step is taken, and that the project is successfully completed on time and on budget. You may also see the scope statement referred to as “the statement of work” or “term of reference.” It defines your objectives and directs the processes for completing the project. The scope statement is where you will identify the work that needs to be done in order to complete the project. You can also format your Project Scope Management plans as guides. Here is an example of a Project Scope Management plan: Closing – This is the “wrap up” part of the process, which involves an audit of the project deliverables and accessing the results of the final product against the original defined plan. Controlling – This involves tracking, managing and monitoring the progress of a project, including tracking documentation, scope creep, tracking the work during each phase, and disapproving/approving any changes along the way. Planning – The project is defined and the work (or processes) needed to deliver the project is determined. Project Scope Management includes three processes: This type of scope defines what the product is, what it will look like, and how it will function, whether it is the product as a whole or a component of the product. Project Scope Management should not be confused with Product Scope Management, which focuses more on the functional requirements of the product/service/result. Scope Management focuses on “how we get there” or perhaps more accurately “what steps do we take to get there?” These steps are defined and mapped so that project managers and supervisors can determine the amount of work needed and where to focus efforts of the team in order to complete the project. Project Scope Management refers to a set of processes that must be completed in order to deliver a “project,” which could be a product, service or result with specific features or functions. Project scope will also help manage the client’s expectations and keep the project on time and on budget. It is an essential element for the function of any team, ensuring maximum efficiency, eliminating unnecessary or redundant work, and keeping a team on the same page every step of the way. Project Scope Management is a defined process for completing a temporary project.